Scott coopers film, based on the book of the same name, tells the knotty reallife story of how bulger, a smalltime criminal. In the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Watch johnny depp as whitey bulger black mass trailer. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black mass. A new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released.
Johnny depp to play mobster whitey bulger film the. Apr 24, 2015 with slicked back hair and a penchant for aviators, depp s resemblance to the real whitey is actually spot on, and we cant wait for the film s september 2015 release. May 16, 2014 depp, 50, is expected to film the movie, black mass, over the next eight weeks in boston, where bulger was a feared organizedcrime figure for decades before becoming an fbi informant and later. Johnny depp chills as mobster whitey bulger in the. Johnny depp is scary good as whitey in black mass the. It is safe to say johnny depp will not be causing fans to swoon with his latest role as aging crime boss, james whitey bulger. Sep 19, 2015 for 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Benedict cumberbatch replacing guy pearce in johnny depps. Inside the life of the gangster being immortalized by johnny depp and how the fbis a covering left evil whitey bulger free to terrorize boston for more than 20 years. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. James whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a. Fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger to. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp. Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black.
As the actor filmed a bar scene, a pal of bulgers sidled up to. The impressive performance of johnny depp is maybe the greatest attraction of this movie. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob by dick lehr and gerard oneill. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. Controversy over johnny depps whitey bulger movie, black. The film spans the years 19751995, tracing bulgers rise up the criminal ranksall while being. Benedict cumberbatch is in talks to replace guy pearce in.
Sooo excited to see johnny depp in a real film again. Sep 17, 2015 the stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depp s chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in. The black mass trailer and depp s transformation received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. Johnny depp as whitey bulger is chilling in black mass. May 26, 2015 a new trailer for johnny depps movie black mass has been released. Johnny depp to play whitey bulger in crime biopic black. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass music. Sep 16, 2015 in the new film black mass, johnny depp plays infamous gangster james whitey bulger. Universal will distribute the film in north america.
Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into whitey. Johnny depp on playing whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny depp makes for one terrifying gangster the 52yearold actor takes on the role of reallife mobster whitey bulgar in black mass, and his portrayal of the criminal is sure to make this one. James whitey bulger is a notorious south boston mobster, but he sounds like a highmaintenance diva when it comes to his own portrayal in black mass. Johnny depp chills and kills as whitey bulger in new black mass trailer. May 14, 2014 writer megan johnson is our favorite sleuth of the day. Depp leads an allstar castincluding a mustachioed adam scottin this adaptation of the 2001 book black mass. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. Whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Black mass cast on johnny depps transformation into. Writer megan johnson is our favorite sleuth of the day. Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press conference in venice. Johnny depps whitey bulger pic adds benedict cumberbatch and more posted on thursday, may 22nd, 2014 by angie han the bad news about scott cooper s whitey bulger biopic formerly titled. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the quotes submission guide.
Victims of the murderous boston mobster james whitey bulger have expressed disgust and horror at comments made by johnny depp at a premiere of the. Depp, 50, is expected to film the movie, black mass, over the next eight weeks in boston, where bulger was a feared organizedcrime figure for decades before. A tentative release date has reportedly been announced for the johnny deppaswhitey bulger film that has been shooting in and around boston. The film tells the true story of jimmy whitey bulger, played by a heavily made up johnny depp, who has been nominated for best actor for his performance by the screen actors guild.
The stars and director of black mass discuss johnny depps chilling performance as whitey bulger during the toronto international film festival at variety studio. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. She tracked down two photos of johnny depp as whitey bulger on the set of black mass. It looks like we dont have any quotes for this title yet.
In the film, depp portrays whitey bulger, the organized crime kingpin who at one time was second only to osama bin laden on the fbis ten most wanted fugitives list. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Whitey bulger immortalized by johnny depp in black mass. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. For 20 years, james whitey bulger was bostons most notorious crime boss. Johnny depps whitey bulger movie to be released in. Connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate.
Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Johnny depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in hollywood. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon. In south boston, jimmys empire includes drugs, prostitution and racketeering. Boston a tentative release date has reportedly been announced for the johnny deppaswhitey bulger film. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. Jul 01, 2014 a tentative release date has reportedly been announced for the johnny deppaswhitey bulger film that has been shooting in and around boston. Whitey bulger is not a fan of johnny depp and black mass. Boston cbs his likeness to the convicted murderer is remarkable, and now we know how johnny depp found his focus when it came to portraying james whitey bulger in the new motion. The movie, which has a working title of black mass, is set to be. Apr 23, 2015 were long overdue for a johnny depp comeback, and black mass may finally be the movie that does it. Johnny depp will creep you out in new black mass trailer. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, dakota johnson, benedict cumberbatch, thriller based on the true story of james whitey bulger depp, who became one of bostons notorious gangsters during the 70s and 80s.
Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. He is currently serving two life sentences in federal prison. Black mass online schauen bei maxdome in hd als stream. The black mass trailer and depps transformation received an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. The movie has been shooting in boston with scott cooper directing a cast that. Feb 04, 20 johnny depp is being lined up to play the notorious irish american mobster james whitey bulger in a new biopic from rain man and bugsy director barry levinson, according to the hollywood. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at.
Johnny depp morphs into whitey bulger for black mass movie. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. If you havent seen johnny depps turn into the infamous whitey bulger in the critically acclaimed black mass you are missing out. Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press conference in venice to promote his new. Johnny depp to star as gangster whitey bulger hollywood.
Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. Today, we got our first glimpse of depp as notorious boston mobster whitey bulger. Black mass is another crime film based on the biography of a notorious gangster, this time the criminal james whitey bulger in south boston. The ninth gate, sleepy hollow, blow, from hell being particularly good ones. Johnny depps whitey bulger movie to be released in september. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and toughest roles. Sep 20, 2015 whitey bulger and his associates dont gave much praise to give johnny depp or black mass, calling the movie a fantasy. Johnny depp is unrecognisable as criminal whitey bulger in. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. This makingof piece concentrates on depps preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depps research. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott cooper and written by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, based on dick lehr and gerard oneills 2001 book black mass.
Johnny depp to play mobster whitey bulger film the guardian. Black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Fantastic performance by johnny depp, despite being made up to look like gary oldmans dracula. Sep 08, 2015 black mass, starring johnny depp as the notorious mobster james whitey bulger, is a sterling addition to the wellworn gangster genre. Check out full movie black mass download, movies counter, new online. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Johnny depp opens up about transforming into whitey bulger. Jul 31, 2015 johnny depp makes for one terrifying gangster the 52yearold actor takes on the role of reallife mobster whitey bulgar in black mass, and his portrayal of the criminal is sure to make this one. The story is like many others of notorious american gangsters, with violence, corruption and justice in the end. He was born john christopher depp ii in owensboro, kentucky, on june 9, 1963, to betty sue wells, who worked as a waitress, and john christopher depp, a civil engineer. The movie tells the true story of whitey bulger johnny depp, the former leader of the mob crew known as the winter hill gang. With slicked back hair and a penchant for aviators, depps resemblance to the real whitey is actually spot on, and we cant wait for the films september 2015 release. Jul 01, 2014 boston a tentative release date has reportedly been announced for the johnny deppaswhitey bulger film.
James whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet. First johnny depp as whitey bulger pictures emerge. Johnny depp to play whitey bulger in crime biopic black mass. It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. This film looks beyond the central character and scores on several levels with how. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. The twominute clip plays up mob movie tropes as depps bulger and david harbours john morris enjoy a big meal and discuss secret family recipes while a periodappropriate. Johnny depp is being lined up to play the notorious irish american mobster james whitey bulger in a new biopic from rain man and bugsy director barry levinson, according to. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide.
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